Meet the team that is responsible for earning the Virginia Institute of Plastic Surgery such an impressive reputation. We're excited to learn more about what we can do for you.
Our Team
Melissa Benedict
Office Manager, Patient Coordinator
Dede Banks
Master Aesthetician, CoolSculpting Specialist
Dede is a licensed master aesthetician dedicated to helping patients achieve their skincare goals. Whether you want to address fine lines and wrinkles, acne/scarring, skin tone and texture, sun damage/discoloration, or facial skin laxity, Dede can help you develop a treatment plan to transform your skin. With over 10 years of experience, she offers a variety of treatment options and products for at home use that will make your skin look and feel healthy and beautiful. Dede will design an ideal treatment plan for patients of all ages and skin types.
Rachel Kochba
Cosmetic Surgery Coordinator, Office Manager, CoolSculpting Elite Master Provider
Rachel is the Office Manager and Patient Care Coordinator at MBody and is a CoolSculpting specialist with over 14 years of experience in the Plastic Surgery industry. Before starting her career in aesthetic medicine, Rachel earned her bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science and Health Science from The University of Maryland. She is passionate about helping people achieve their aesthetic goals with surgical and non-surgical procedures. As a CoolSculpting Master Trained provider, Rachel has completed extensive training on the procedure. Since then, she has performed CoolSculpting treatments on thousands of patients and helped them achieve significant results. As a leader in the field of body contouring, she performs more than 3,000 treatments per year at MBody. In addition to CoolSculpting, Rachel also consults on a variety of other surgical and non-surgical aesthetic procedures, including: Liposuction, Jeuveau, Fillers, Skincare Procedures and RF Microneedling. It is Rachel's expertise, professionalism, and compassion that make her such an in-demand CoolSculpting specialist. She is dedicated to helping her patients achieve their aesthetic goals, and she strives to learn new techniques every day.
Cissy Christopher
Patient Coordinator
Kathleen Logan
Nurse, RN
Kimberly Rees
Physician Assistant
Kim became a member of the VIPS team in 2023 and currently serves under the supervision of Dr. Sundin in both the operating room and clinic. She has been practicing as a Physician Assistant since 2017, with her most recent experience being in the field of burn and reconstructive surgery. Kim obtained her master's degree from South College in Tennessee. She enjoys providing patients with comprehensive counseling to ensure they are fully informed and confident in their treatment plan. Her ultimate goal is to establish a welcoming and comfortable environment that is characterized by quality and compassionate care.
